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The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)Supportive Services Program is a valuable and necessary resource to ensure the improved economic growth and future of firms owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in the state of Arkansas. Firms engaged in and/or interested in performing highway-related work that are certified as Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) are eligible to receive business development, training, financing and bonding assistance, and through the DBE Supportive Services Program. ADBECA administers this program for Arkansas State Department of Transportation.

ADBECA's staff or private consultants provide program services to firms on an individual counseling basis as well as workshops and seminars. There is a plan and specification center available to DBEs, located at 1510 South Broadway, Little Rock, AR 72202. The hours of operation for the plans and specification center are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday- Friday, or by request. Funding for the program is provided by the Federal Highway Administration, enabling all services to be provided at NO COST to qualifying DBE firms.

Prior to receipt of any service, the firm must first complete a short intake form. The intake form can be completed by telephoning ADBECA or downloading directly from this web site.

ADBECA will then determine the firm’s eligibility and identify the specific area of assistance that will best meet the firm’s needs.

ADBECA Supportive Services

The Purpose of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Supportive Service Program is to seek, enhance and increase minority- and female-owned firms ready for participation in the highway construction industry in Arkansas

Supportive Services provides the following services to certified DBE contractors:

Assists DBE contractors in becoming bonded and obtaining financial assistance by advising, helping, and acting as a liaison between DBE and the bonding company and financial institution.

Assists DBE contractors in preparing financial documents through an approved consultant by the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD):

Provides technical assistance according to the needs of the DBE contractor;

Provide access to all DBE bidders and provide access to DBE Supportive Services when the contract requires DBE participation;

Maintains and provides access to a computerized database on all DBE’s;

Maintain a database of AHTD approved Supportive Service Consultants;

Conducts training seminars in various locations in the state;

Provides copies of plans and specifications of the projects in the upcoming letting;

Makes a concentrated effort to locate qualified DBE contractors and assist them in becoming certified.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 24 October 2013 01:11 )

Notice of Nondiscrimination

ADBECA, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion or disability, in the admission, access to, and treatment in the implementations of programs and activities, as well as the hiring and /or referring or any other employment practices. Complaints of alleged discrimination and inquiries regarding the ADBECA, Inc. nondiscrimination policies may be directed to Tammy Armond, Program Manager, at 1510 South Broadway Little Rock AR, 72202, (501) 374-4680, (Voice/TTY 711), or the following email address:
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